F# suspended 2nd · Piano
F#sus2 Chord on Piano
The F#sus2 chord (F# suspended 2nd) is built from the notes F#, G# and C#. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Gbsus2; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- F♯
- G♯
- C♯
Degrees: 1 – 2 – 5
Also written: Gbsus2
How to play
To play F#sus2 on piano, press F#, G# and C# together. In root position the lowest note is F#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Suspended second chords swap the third for a second, giving an open, airy sound. Guitarists often let one shape ring across several bars because it fits over both major and minor harmony. On F#sus2 this structure sits on the root F#, so the degrees 1 – 2 – 5 map onto F#, G# and C#.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the F#sus2 chord?
- F#sus2 contains the notes F#, G# and C#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.
- Are F#sus2 and Gbsus2 the same chord?
- Yes. F#sus2 and Gbsus2 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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